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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,162.48, 543,061.47 and 125,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,162.48, 543,061.47 and 125,441.60 is: 188,099.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,162.48 : 543,061.47 = 125,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,162.48/543,061.47 = 125,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,162.48x = 543,061.47 × 125,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,162.48x = 68,122,499,695.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,122,499,695.15/362,162.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,099.27

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